The fan girl is making a resurgence. In this episode we’re talking about what it means to be a fan girl, the psychology behind fandoms, and how you can embrace your passions to be your own number one fan. 

 

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS

Data Shows “We Need To Talk” Triggers Cortisol Spikes 

Canva 

A History Of The Fangirl - Her Campus

What Makes A Fangirl - Frieze 

Fangirl - Merriam Webster Dictionary 

Finding The Fangirlscape - Study 

Is Fandom An Obsession Or Is That The Misogyny Talking? - Refinery29

Pinterest Summer Trends

I’m A Bandwagon Knicks Fan - USA Today 

Why Being A Sports Fan Is A Win For Your Mental Health - Red

Collective Effervescence - Rolling Stone

In Defense Of The Fangirl - The Michigan Daily 

Fangirl Culture & The Aesthetics Of Admiration - Sartorial Magazine

Syd Girls Social - Instagram 

Cool Girls Club - Instagram 

Zara McIntosh - Instagram 

Assume Everyone Likes You - Instagram

Shit You Should Care About

 

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🎙️CREDITS

Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

The fan girl is making a resurgence. In this episode we&rsquo;re talking about what it means to be a fan girl, the psychology behind fandoms, and how you can embrace your passions to be your own number one fan.&nbsp;
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🧾 LINKS &amp; RECEIPTS
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZkXCtbx-ZN/">Data Shows &ldquo;We Need To Talk&rdquo; Triggers Cortisol Spikes&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.canva.com/en_au/">Canva&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.hercampus.com/school/ncsu/a-history-of-the-fangirl/">A History Of The Fangirl - Her Campus</a>
<a href="https://www.frieze.com/article/beatlemania-beliebers-what-makes-fangirl">What Makes A Fangirl - Frieze&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fangirl">Fangirl - Merriam Webster Dictionary&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.participations.org/21-01-05-bucy.pdf">Finding The Fangirlscape - Study&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/misogyny-towards-fandoms-fangirls">Is Fandom An Obsession Or Is That The Misogyny Talking? - Refinery29</a>
<a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/pinterest-summer-trends-report-sports">Pinterest Summer Trends</a>
<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/06/12/knicks-comeback-nba-finals-game-5/90506446007/">I&rsquo;m A Bandwagon Knicks Fan - USA Today&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://red.msudenver.edu/2026/why-being-a-sports-fan-is-a-win-for-your-mental-health/">Why Being A Sports Fan Is A Win For Your Mental Health - Red</a>
<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture-council/articles/collective-effervescence-art-designing-experiences-shared-emotion-1235572415/">Collective Effervescence - Rolling Stone</a>
<a href="https://www.michigandaily.com/opinion/in-defense-of-the-fangirl/">In Defense Of The Fangirl - The Michigan Daily&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sartorialmagazine.com/lifestyle/2026/2/18/fangirl-culture-amp-the-aesthetics-of-admiration">Fangirl Culture &amp; The Aesthetics Of Admiration - Sartorial Magazine</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydgirlssocial/">Syd Girls Social - Instagram&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coolgirlsclub_au/">Cool Girls Club - Instagram&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatzaraloves/">Zara McIntosh - Instagram&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYtnp8bDSCW/?img_index=1&amp;igsh=bmRoa2x6aWFjejNi">Assume Everyone Likes You - Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.shityoushouldcareabout.com/">Shit You Should Care About</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/twobrokechicks/">Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@twobrokechicks_?lang=en">Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/532935037955135">Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TwoBrokeChicks">Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube</a>
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🎙️CREDITS
Hosts: Sally McMullen &amp; Alex Hourigan

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life.

Two Broke Chicks

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and &lsquo;Two Broke Chicks&rsquo; Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

The Psychology Of Being A Fan Girl

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